
It's going to be a week of fun at DES!


FRIDAY 12/8 - UPDATE - Due to staffing shortages, we will not have any transportation available this afternoon. SAFE is available. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Wildcat Families & Friends, don't forget to join us for the Dunsmuir Community School dinner & ice cream social tonight at 5:00pm right here at DES. Learn how you can play a role in shaping our Community School. There will be tons of raffle prizes! Childcare is also available.


TRANSPORTATION UPDATE - FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27TH - There will not be an afternoon bus running today. SAFE will be open for those who are in need of care due to a lack of transportation or parents working. We appreciate your patience and understanding this week as we've had many changes to the schedules due to short staffing and illness.

Due to an unexpected shortage of staff, SAFE will be closed today. Students must be picked up from school upon dismissal. If this creates a problem for your family regarding lack of transportation, please call the office and arrangements will be made.

TRANSPORTATION UPDATE - MONDAY 10/23 - Due to an emergency, there will be NO AFTERNOON CENTRAL DUNSMUIR BUS today. SAFE will be open as usual. The Castle Rock bus will run their regular route.

TRANSPORTATION UPDATE FOR THURSDAY OCTOBER 19TH - The issue with the bus is still not resolved. The Central Dunsmuir afternoon bus will not be running today. We apologize for the inconvenience. SAFE will be open regular hours and the Castle Rock bus will still run north to Mount Shasta. Also, reminder that tomorrow is a minimum day and the bus will run at the regular time.

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the CENTRAL DUNSMUIR afternoon bus will not be running today. The Castle Rock bus will still run to Mount Shasta. SAFE will still be open as usual.

TRANSPORTATION UPDATE FOR FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29TH: There will be NO AFTERNOON BUS running tomorrow. SAFE will be available. Looking ahead, Monday through Friday next week are MINIMUM DAYS due to Parent/Teacher Conferences.

Friday, September 15th, is a MINIMUM DAY. TK through 3rd grade will be dismissed at 12:45; 4th through 8th grade will be dismissed at 1:00. The bus will run early tomorrow, departing D.E.S. at 1:45. SAFE will be open as usual.

Good afternoon, Wildcat Families! The Peace Pole dedication will be held tomorrow morning at 8:30 by the flagpole. Please have your children wear their new Dunsmuir Elementary school shirts tomorrow.

TRANSPORTATION UPDATE: Due to unforeseen circumstances, there will be NO CENTRAL DUNSMUIR AFTERNOON BUS RUN TOMORROW. SAFE will be open and the Castle Rock buses will run as usual.

EVENT REMINDER: Back To School Night is tonight. Dinner will be served in the Wildcat Café at 5:30 with classroom presentations to follow. We can't wait to see everyone there!


Reminder: Today is a MINIMUM DAY. TK-3 will be dismissed at 12:45, 4-8 will be dismissed at 1:00. The bus will depart at 1:45. The van will transport Mount Shasta students home today at 1:45. SAFE is available the usual hours.

There will be a Back-to-School Immunization Clinic on Thursday, August 17th at 810 S. Main Street in Yreka from 1pm-3pm. Parents can contact Kaitlyn Mattingly, Community Outreach Coordinator, at (530) 841-2136 to set up an appointment.
Families that are uninsured or have Medi-Cal/Partnership are eligible to receive services. If families have private insurance, they can contact local pharmacies, such as Rite Aid, to receive immunizations.
Remember, all state required immunizations must be completed prior to the first day of school.

Today is Monday, June 12. It is a MINIMUM DAY. The Central Dunsmuir bus will be departing DES at 3:30 today. The Mount Shasta bus will run at the regular time. Unfortunately, the field trip to the pool has been cancelled. We will still have a water day tomorrow so please have students dress appropriately. Graduation is tonight at 7:00. Please contact the office if you have any questions.

Transportation Reminder: There are NO AFTERNOON BUSES running today.

TRANSPORTATION UPDATE: There will be NO CENTRAL DUNSMUIR BUS RUN tomorrow afternoon. The Castle Rock bus will still transport the Mt. Shasta students northbound. SAFE will still be available as usual.

Track Parents: We will be leaving Weed McDonald's in 5 minutes. Please be at DES by 8:30 for your child. Thank you!

Join us tonight for Open House! Dinner will be served at 5:00, followed by student-made bottle rocket launches with Mr. Birch. Classrooms will be open for visits at 6:00. Don't forget to check out the Recycled Art projects and vote for your favorites! Hope to see you there!